The Quest for Quality of Work Life

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This work includes a thorough treatment of the roles of our organiztional culture and leadership that provide the seedbed for quality work life. The values encapsulated in the organizational value structure will determine the way operations are conducted. The operational conditions deal with the creation of a safe, heathy and motivating environment. Management is fast becoming of vital importance in all industries but particularly in mining and manufacturing. Quality of work life is not the sole responsibility of an organization and its management structures. The individual must accept part of the responsibility. This book provides extensive guidance on issues such as preparation to deal with change through the development of transformational intelligence, self-management skills and personal financial management. This book is the among the first in South Africa and one of few in the world to provide a holistic overview of the creation, development and maintenance of quality of work life (QWLO) in organizations.Bass and Stodgilla#39;s handbook of leadership: Theory, research and management
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Only study guide for SKA100-V) Mbigi, L. 1997. ... Harvard Business Review, 76(
6): 140-147 Robbins, S.P. 1993. ... A review of total quality management in
practice: Understanding the fundamentals through examples of best practice
applications.

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The Quest for Quality of Work Life

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Rigard Steenkamp, A. J. Van Schoor

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Juta and Company Ltd - 2001-01-01

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